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more than 1,800 complaints have been sent to the fda about these treats. the agency posted a fraction of those records. we found the brands with most complaints were these. despite the warnings, the treats are still on shelves at target, walmart, petco and pet smart. spokes people say no recalls have been issued by the makers or the fda, so they have no plans to pull the products. the other stores had no comment. pet owners have turned to the internet to stop sales of these products. a petition against nestle has more than 66,000 signatures. pet food express doesn't sell any of the treats on the latest list, but has posted the fda warning to educate customers. >> we know the customer also have questions, so we want to give as much information as possible. >> reporter: he says the chain tracks customer complaints and has not recorded a difference between chicken treats from china and those from the u.s. >> we wouldn't carry anything we wouldn't feed other own pets. >> reporter: anguished pet owners are pursuing two class action lawsuits. >> the fda has gone
more than 1,800 complaints have been sent to the fda about these treats. the agency posted a fraction of those records. we found the brands with most complaints were these. despite the warnings, the treats are still on shelves at target, walmart, petco and pet smart. spokes people say no recalls have been issued by the makers or the fda, so they have no plans to pull the products. the other stores had no comment. pet owners have turned to the internet to stop sales of these products. a petition...
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they're billed as wholesome, nutritious snacks for your dog, but in the past five years, the fda has received 2,000 complaints from pet owners about chicken jerky treats, claiming they have sickened or killed pets. vickie wynn with the story of leading the charge to get stores to stop selling the products. >> jack's my guy. >> kelly was mama dog. >> reporter: rachel chamber's four dogs are family. she says three of them became sick after eating marlin's kitchen chicken jerky treats by dell monte. >> he was very, very sick for a couple days with bad diarrhea. >> reporter: but it was shepherd mix callie that couldn't be saif saved. >> it was violent, and she did not deserve the way that she decide. >> reporter: callie's veterinarian says he's seeing more owners bring in sick dogs after feeding them chicken jerky treats. >> you think these are dangerous. >> they are. if they're causing vomiting or diarrhea, they're causing discomfort to the pet. >> reporter: the fda has published three warnings since 2008 saying chicken jerky treats are causing death and illness in dogs. the agency has
they're billed as wholesome, nutritious snacks for your dog, but in the past five years, the fda has received 2,000 complaints from pet owners about chicken jerky treats, claiming they have sickened or killed pets. vickie wynn with the story of leading the charge to get stores to stop selling the products. >> jack's my guy. >> kelly was mama dog. >> reporter: rachel chamber's four dogs are family. she says three of them became sick after eating marlin's kitchen chicken jerky...
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now the fda panel meets in november. that's why i say you have plenty of time to do your homework, and why if it goes up on monday, tuesday, wednesday, just wait. because they don't wait until november to consider the hep-b vaccine. based on the data, i think they're going to have a hard time being anything other than positive. we saw that 95% of patients who got two shots achieved protective antibody levels versus 89% of test subjects. so two shots works better than the three shots of the competition. but of course since they already have something like three shots, they may be reluctant to do something like two shots. they may say hey listen we already have something for that. that happens. studies show that dynavax works better in older populations. that's why it labeled for adults between the ages of 18 and 40 to 18 to 70. much wider range. originally the fda restricted the label to younger patients because of worries about safety, but obviously they aren't worried anymore if they're reversing that decision. to me, t
now the fda panel meets in november. that's why i say you have plenty of time to do your homework, and why if it goes up on monday, tuesday, wednesday, just wait. because they don't wait until november to consider the hep-b vaccine. based on the data, i think they're going to have a hard time being anything other than positive. we saw that 95% of patients who got two shots achieved protective antibody levels versus 89% of test subjects. so two shots works better than the three shots of the...
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the fda says it has tested the product, but nothing has prompted a recall. pet owners are pursuing two class action lawsuits against netly and del monte pure reason na. >> it's affected the facility webs but we can't get the results of that. >> del monte and nestle say they extensively test the product. nestle posted this video to show pet owners how the wagon train treats are made. kingdom pets post data on their site. they say their chicken jerksy treats come from the same suppliers and they have never tested positive for known contaminants. treatmakers repeat their products are safe if fed as directed. in callie's case the maximum number is between four and five pieces. rachel says callie eight just two treats. >> we did not give them the entire bag of treats. if you ate a box of ding-dongs, you're not going to die. >> the vet found that she died after her sum twisted and ruptured, but it remains undetermined what caused that to happen. the report does not show a clear link between the treats treats and callie's deaths. but rachel says she wants other pet
the fda says it has tested the product, but nothing has prompted a recall. pet owners are pursuing two class action lawsuits against netly and del monte pure reason na. >> it's affected the facility webs but we can't get the results of that. >> del monte and nestle say they extensively test the product. nestle posted this video to show pet owners how the wagon train treats are made. kingdom pets post data on their site. they say their chicken jerksy treats come from the same...
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more than 1800 complaints have been sent to the fda about the treats. the agency posted a fraction of those records. we found the brands with the most complaints were wagon train and kingdom pets. despite the warnings, the treats are still on shelves at target, walmart, costco, petco and petsmart. spokespeople say no recalls have been issued by the makers or the fda so they have no plans to pull the product. the other stores had no comment. pet owners have turned to the internet to stop sales of these. a pet now has more than 66,000 signatures. bay area chain pet food express doesn't sell any of the treats on the list but has posted the warning. >> we know our customers are going to have questions about chicken treats so we want to give them as much information as possible. >> the chain tracks customer complaints and has not recorded a difference between chicken treats from china and those from the u.s. >> we wouldn't carry anything we wouldn't feed. >> the fda says it's tested in nearly 300 treats, sent in by consumers but nothing surfaced to prompt a
more than 1800 complaints have been sent to the fda about the treats. the agency posted a fraction of those records. we found the brands with the most complaints were wagon train and kingdom pets. despite the warnings, the treats are still on shelves at target, walmart, costco, petco and petsmart. spokespeople say no recalls have been issued by the makers or the fda so they have no plans to pull the product. the other stores had no comment. pet owners have turned to the internet to stop sales...
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despite the fda warnings the treats are still on shelves. the fda says it has tested for bacteria, mold, and chemicals, plug plasticizers in nearly 300 treats sent in by consumers and that more tests are under way but nothing has surfaced to prompt a recall. >> by not giving me just a simple advisory that says this could cause illness or death, i would not have purchased that and my dog would still be here today. >> reporter: del monte tells us they have conducted extensive testing and inspections of their factories in china. they believe their products are safe. the fda's tests on callie's body do not show a clear link between the treats and her death. tonight after the olympics we'll tell you which brands log the most complaints, which treats the fda has tested, and what scientists found. vicky nguyen, nbc bay area news. >>> an amber alert is in effect tonight for a teenager who has not been seen since two people were killed in her home last night. 16-year-old eunice serato is from near king city in monterey county. she lives in the same h
despite the fda warnings the treats are still on shelves. the fda says it has tested for bacteria, mold, and chemicals, plug plasticizers in nearly 300 treats sent in by consumers and that more tests are under way but nothing has surfaced to prompt a recall. >> by not giving me just a simple advisory that says this could cause illness or death, i would not have purchased that and my dog would still be here today. >> reporter: del monte tells us they have conducted extensive testing...
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it's coming up before an fda panel next week. that equates to a 25% to 47% reduction in risk for cardiovascular disease, and we know this is -- now, okay, before i just tell you just got to go buy, buy, buy, there's a contingency here. there's another company with the cholesterol lowering drug for the same condition, and that's going before an fda panel on tuesday. aegirion. now, aegirion has had a strong clinical trial result with its clinical trial, and, in fact, it causes a greater reduction, so why am i recommending isis going into this pair of fda meetings? it's all about risk. ultimately i think both company's drugs will end up getting approved despite safety concerns surrounding each of them. however, if things go the wrong way, the down side risk is much greater for aegirion. here's a tiny $400 million company with a tiny pipeline. isis has $306 million on its balance sheet. if the fda asks for more safety data and isis is going to hold up a heck of a lot better. the other thing is that isis's ldl drug also produces other
it's coming up before an fda panel next week. that equates to a 25% to 47% reduction in risk for cardiovascular disease, and we know this is -- now, okay, before i just tell you just got to go buy, buy, buy, there's a contingency here. there's another company with the cholesterol lowering drug for the same condition, and that's going before an fda panel on tuesday. aegirion. now, aegirion has had a strong clinical trial result with its clinical trial, and, in fact, it causes a greater...
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. >>> the fda giving the green light for a new weight loss drug. tonight benefits and concerns about the tiny pill that helps you shed the pounds. >>> we're seeing some clear skies right now in our weather. we're going to see a change come tomorrow. in san jose, the warmest temperatures by lunchtime. we're starting to cool down, as we look at much cooler changes ahead to wrap up the workweek and head into the weekend. we'll take a look when we come back. >>> new pictures from colorado tonight. take a look, showing a sliver of the devastation from the worst fire in that state's recorded history. the waldo canyon fire, burning ar colorado springs has doubled in size overnight, forcing tens of thousands of people to run and drive away from their lives -- to save their lives. president obama's expected to tour the area on friday. a dozen other fires are burning ton in the colorado. >>> that devastation in colorado is a sobering reminder for us here in the bay area that fire season is here. firefighters in one east bay county admit they're not prepared
. >>> the fda giving the green light for a new weight loss drug. tonight benefits and concerns about the tiny pill that helps you shed the pounds. >>> we're seeing some clear skies right now in our weather. we're going to see a change come tomorrow. in san jose, the warmest temperatures by lunchtime. we're starting to cool down, as we look at much cooler changes ahead to wrap up the workweek and head into the weekend. we'll take a look when we come back. >>> new...
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spokes people say no recalls have been issued by the makers or the fda. they have no plans to pull the products. the other stores have no comment. pet owners have turned to the internet to stop sales of these fro ducts. a petition against nestle has more than 66 thouf signatures. bay area chain pet food express doesn't sell any treats on the latest complaint list but it has posted the fda warning to educate custers in. >> we know our customers are going to have questions about chicken treats. we want to give them as much information as possible. >> reporter: the co-founder michael leavy says they haven't recorded a difference between chicken treats from china and those from the u.s. >> we couldn't carry anything we wouldn't feed our own pets. >> reporter: the fd afrnlts says it's tested for bacteria, mold and chemicals in nearly 300 complaints sent in by consumers. anguished pet owners are pursuing two class action lawsuits against del monte and pure rena. >> the fda has gone down to china and inspected the facilities, but we can't get the results of that
spokes people say no recalls have been issued by the makers or the fda. they have no plans to pull the products. the other stores have no comment. pet owners have turned to the internet to stop sales of these fro ducts. a petition against nestle has more than 66 thouf signatures. bay area chain pet food express doesn't sell any treats on the latest complaint list but it has posted the fda warning to educate custers in. >> we know our customers are going to have questions about chicken...
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the fda has issued new warnings that these drugs are not, of course, without their risks. and tonight, we asked our chief science correspondent robert bazell to fill in some of these details. >> reporter: brian, about 30 million americans take cholesterol drugs called statins. today's fda safety alert says labels must indicate that statins carry a slight risk of causing memory loss and other brain problems, as well as a slight risk of raising blood sugar and causing type 2 diabetes. the fda also says that mevacor also known as lovastatin combined with certain antibiotics and anti-viral medications can increase the risk of muscle weakening. there's no doubt that statins save lives by reducing heart disease, but experts emphasize people should not stop taking them without talking to their doctor, but the experts say these latest warnings might make some doctors think twice about prescribing the drug for people who are not at high risk. brian? >> robert bozell, thanks for that. >>> on wall street today, the dow jones industrial average closed above the 13,000 mark for the fir
the fda has issued new warnings that these drugs are not, of course, without their risks. and tonight, we asked our chief science correspondent robert bazell to fill in some of these details. >> reporter: brian, about 30 million americans take cholesterol drugs called statins. today's fda safety alert says labels must indicate that statins carry a slight risk of causing memory loss and other brain problems, as well as a slight risk of raising blood sugar and causing type 2 diabetes. the...
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saying it intends to work in good faith with the fda. and finally, and perhaps most interesting, if company has said if it hasn't reach a resolution with the fda, it will file papers with the court to protect its rights to that seized property. >> that story came to us by a tip from one of our viewers. if you have a tip for our investigative unit, we urge you to give a call at the number on your screen. >> for the second time in a week, a baseball star is suspended for drug use. this time, it's a's pitcher bartolo colon. he helped the a's into playoff contention. but he cheated. five players have been suspended for drug use in the past year, three of them from the bay area. colon joined melky cabrera and mota. >>> victor conte was a central figure in the steroids scandal that derailed the career of barry bonds. act victor, nice to see you. how prevalent is drugs in baseball still? >> i believe that it's rampant. there continues to be the use of testosterone. it's the biggest loophole in major league baseball. we've had half a dozen or mo
saying it intends to work in good faith with the fda. and finally, and perhaps most interesting, if company has said if it hasn't reach a resolution with the fda, it will file papers with the court to protect its rights to that seized property. >> that story came to us by a tip from one of our viewers. if you have a tip for our investigative unit, we urge you to give a call at the number on your screen. >> for the second time in a week, a baseball star is suspended for drug use....
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. >>> well, for the first time in over a decade, the fda has approved a new diet drug. it's meant to help people who are obese and suffering from additional health problems related to their weight, but there are critics who are questioning whether this new pill is really safe. our report tonight from our chief science correspondent robert bazell. >> reporter: the drug provided only modest weight lost for most volunteers. the fda decided the benefit was worth putting it on the market despite some concerns about its safety. many weight loss doctors agreed. >> i think it's going to make it a little easier to have a tool for chronic weight loss management for those individuals that are obese, struggling to lose weight with diet and exercise alone. >> clinical trials, participants who took the drug lost an average of 3% more than those on placebo after one year. for a 220 pound man, for instance, that would be a drop to 214 pounds. just over a fifth of those in the study shed at least 10% of their body weight. the reason the fda has taken 13 years to approve a new diet drug,
. >>> well, for the first time in over a decade, the fda has approved a new diet drug. it's meant to help people who are obese and suffering from additional health problems related to their weight, but there are critics who are questioning whether this new pill is really safe. our report tonight from our chief science correspondent robert bazell. >> reporter: the drug provided only modest weight lost for most volunteers. the fda decided the benefit was worth putting it on the...
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in 2006, the fda issued a warning left for necc to stop marketing the cream. they produced thousands of doses of the steroid. >> when was the last time either the food and drug administration or the massachusetts board of pharmacy were visiting this business and looking carefully at what they were doing. we already know that they had had a history of problems, was anyone following up with that? >> reporter: this is by no means the first time safety concerns have been raised about these specialized compounding pharmacies. since 2004, the fda has issued 49 warning letters to compounding pharmacies around the country for significant safety violations. and at least 19 previous deaths may be associated with drugs from these pharmacies. the fda says it has some authority to regulate them, but that the agency's authority over compounding has been challenged vigorously in the courts by compounding pharmacies as well as in congress. but critics argue that because necc was manufacturing drugs on a wide scale, the fda clearly had authority to act. >> the fda for whatever
in 2006, the fda issued a warning left for necc to stop marketing the cream. they produced thousands of doses of the steroid. >> when was the last time either the food and drug administration or the massachusetts board of pharmacy were visiting this business and looking carefully at what they were doing. we already know that they had had a history of problems, was anyone following up with that? >> reporter: this is by no means the first time safety concerns have been raised about...
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the fda is working with the crackdown on counterfeit aavastin. so far the name of the country is being under wraps. it's easy for doctors to spot the fakes. there are obvious differences in packaging and labeling come beared to the real stuff here. so far the fda has sent warning letters to 19 medical practices. >>> a new study is raising questions about the level of lead found in lipstick. a food and drug administration found that more than 400 lipsticks currently on the market tested positive for lead. among the most offensive was lor loreal. despite the findings, officials say there is no cause for concern. >> just because there is lead in a product, does not mean that you are in danger. it causes a lot of lead over a long period of time to cause damage. >> the amount varied among brands and did not seem to be linked to costs. several advocacy groups are pushing the fda to put a limit on the amount of lead that can be used in lipsticks. >>> what does your breath tell you? a new test that's developed in mountain view that analyzes your breath t
the fda is working with the crackdown on counterfeit aavastin. so far the name of the country is being under wraps. it's easy for doctors to spot the fakes. there are obvious differences in packaging and labeling come beared to the real stuff here. so far the fda has sent warning letters to 19 medical practices. >>> a new study is raising questions about the level of lead found in lipstick. a food and drug administration found that more than 400 lipsticks currently on the market tested...
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. >>> for the second time in as many months, the fda has approved a new diet drug. this after more than a dozen years with no new weight loss drugs coming to the market. patients and doctors hope qsymia will help tackle the country's obesity epidemic, but there are still potentially risky side effects. our report tonight from tom costello. >> we grab some apples -- >> reporter: 43-year-old christina elwell works at staying healthy. she eats right, avoids sugar and processed foods, but after her third child, she just couldn't lose the extra weight. until she began taking the same combination of weight loss drugs found in qsymia. she soon dropped 35 pounds. >> for me, it was a magic pill that certainly filled that piece that helped me begin to lose the weight. >> lost about as much as someone who had surgery. >> reporter: for ten years, obesity specialist has been prescribing a combination of the that now make up qsymia. an appetite suppressant and an anti-seizure drug. but only to severely overweight patients with related medical problems. >> this is not a weight los
. >>> for the second time in as many months, the fda has approved a new diet drug. this after more than a dozen years with no new weight loss drugs coming to the market. patients and doctors hope qsymia will help tackle the country's obesity epidemic, but there are still potentially risky side effects. our report tonight from tom costello. >> we grab some apples -- >> reporter: 43-year-old christina elwell works at staying healthy. she eats right, avoids sugar and processed...
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she was asking me why is everyone not taking this right now, why doesn't the fda say from now on, this is the course of treatment, because it's that much better. >> well, you have to go through a process and the fda wants to ensure that we have a safe compound that they're making available to patients. they want to be able to inform oncologists of the profile of the drug so they know how to use it. but again, the enthusiasm you hear from oncologists is they want to be able to adopt this quickly for the defined patient population because they know it's going to be a better patient experience, both again in terms of success of treating the disease as well as the patients not dealing with all of the adverse effects. your question about why aren't they using it now, it's not approved now, but the data from this study will allow roche to file, they have indicated they will be filing for marketing approval in the u.s. and in europe this year, and in the u.s., they'll be looking for priority review, which means that within six months of submission, assuming the fda accepts it for priority rev
she was asking me why is everyone not taking this right now, why doesn't the fda say from now on, this is the course of treatment, because it's that much better. >> well, you have to go through a process and the fda wants to ensure that we have a safe compound that they're making available to patients. they want to be able to inform oncologists of the profile of the drug so they know how to use it. but again, the enthusiasm you hear from oncologists is they want to be able to adopt this...
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what is your message to the fda? >> the message to the fda, it is time to start setting the standards in food. >> reporter: but the fda says that more testing is needed. matt lauer talked about it today. >> why not set limits now? >> well, our best advice is a balanced diet. i am a mom, i recommend moderation in what they eat. >> reporter: others say eat rice in moderation, and when you do, rinse it thoroughly. and if you're a parent serving your baby rice cereal, limit it to once a week. nbc news, new york. >>> and still ahead as we continue along the way tonight. what could be new hope this evening for treating a serious disease that strikes thousands every year. >>> and later, america honors a woman who risked her life for others. she calls today one of the most moving of her life. health news and encouraging news in one of the big mysteries, ms, multiple sclerosis, doctors don't know what causes it. but today, research shows a new drug may play an important role in managing the disease that often hits women in th
what is your message to the fda? >> the message to the fda, it is time to start setting the standards in food. >> reporter: but the fda says that more testing is needed. matt lauer talked about it today. >> why not set limits now? >> well, our best advice is a balanced diet. i am a mom, i recommend moderation in what they eat. >> reporter: others say eat rice in moderation, and when you do, rinse it thoroughly. and if you're a parent serving your baby rice cereal,...
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the fda says hospitals are reminded to carefully clean and sterilize reusable medical devices. a patient's risk of acquiring an infection from a reprocessed medical device is very low. for john, what was supposed to be a six-week recovery has turned into a three-year nightmare. >> it changed my life and changed every aspect of it. thousands of days of waking up in pain. >> reporter: last summer the fda held a workshop for instrument makers and hospitals where the fda and cdc talked about the challenges of keeping up with cleaning complex instruments. now the same group will have to find a solution to keep up with this problem so surgeons and patients can enter the operating room knowing that the instruments they have to rely on are clean and safe, brian, it will be a monumental task. >> that will get your attention. nancy, thank you, as always. >>> up next, a woman bracing for history. >>> we want to show you some spectacular images of a partial solar eclipse seen from space. it's not like we missed anything here. this wasn't visible from earth. these were shot by nasa, by the
the fda says hospitals are reminded to carefully clean and sterilize reusable medical devices. a patient's risk of acquiring an infection from a reprocessed medical device is very low. for john, what was supposed to be a six-week recovery has turned into a three-year nightmare. >> it changed my life and changed every aspect of it. thousands of days of waking up in pain. >> reporter: last summer the fda held a workshop for instrument makers and hospitals where the fda and cdc talked...
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we have more on the fda's investigation. >> fda scientists just completed this extensive seven-page necropsy, hoping they could find something definitive between the death of this dog and the treats she ate. it's part of an ongoing mystery that started almost as soon as these treats came onto the market. since 2007 more than 1800 people have filed complaints with the fda saying their dogs got sick or died after eating chicken jerky treats. rachel chambers of morgan hill says three of her four dogs became sick after eating milo's kitchen jerky treats made by del monte. >> he was very, very sick. she was sick for a couple days with diarrhea. >> but it was shepherd mix callie who couldn't be saved. >> it was violent and she did not deserve the way that she died. >> veterinarian treated callie. he says he's seeing a trend. owners bringing in sick dogs after feeding them chicken jerky treats. you think they're dangerous? >> they are. even causing vomiting and diarrhea, it's discomfort to the pet. >> fda has issued warnings saying chicken jerk canny treats may be associated with illness in dogs. d
we have more on the fda's investigation. >> fda scientists just completed this extensive seven-page necropsy, hoping they could find something definitive between the death of this dog and the treats she ate. it's part of an ongoing mystery that started almost as soon as these treats came onto the market. since 2007 more than 1800 people have filed complaints with the fda saying their dogs got sick or died after eating chicken jerky treats. rachel chambers of morgan hill says three of her...
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the fda normally follows the panel's advice. a final decision is expected by june 15th. >>> all right, we are days away from the seventh annual amgen tour of california. the bike race kicking off in santa rosa before heading to san francisco and santa cruz county. stage three starts tuesday in san jose before wining through contra costa county and finishing through livermore. the racers will make their way through parts of central california before finishing things up down in l.a. on may 20th. >> all right. let's get things over around here. check the morning commute with mike. >> talking about friday, folks, looking at getting off work. and these guys and gals, the first to show the area. 680, sycamore valley. both directions have construction blocking a lane or two on either side, but we don't see any slowing through the san ramon valley. a nice easy drive. watch for that equipment to move closer to 6:00 and i'll watch for slowing then. getting away from the bay bridge. berkeley curve up to university. one, maybe two lanes blo
the fda normally follows the panel's advice. a final decision is expected by june 15th. >>> all right, we are days away from the seventh annual amgen tour of california. the bike race kicking off in santa rosa before heading to san francisco and santa cruz county. stage three starts tuesday in san jose before wining through contra costa county and finishing through livermore. the racers will make their way through parts of central california before finishing things up down in l.a. on...
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the fda may require that in advance. they also want to put a plan in place to prevent pregnant women from using the drug or likely to become pregnant. one of the big concerns, remember fen-phen, that drug back in the 90s caused a lot of controversy, lung problems, heart valve problems. one of the ingredients in fen-phen is also in qnexa so the fda wants to take a close look. the panel will make a decision. will take a vote. the full fda will make a final decision in april. >> thank you, tracie. >> a top republican presidential candidate on the defensive after several controversial comments. rick santorum seemed to compare president obama to hitler during a speech last night. this follows other comments he made on saturday where he questioned the president's faith. democrats slamming the former senator for going negative. santorum says his words were taken out of context. >> actually questioning the president's faith. that is a new low in american politics. >> i repeatedly said i believe the president is christian, he say
the fda may require that in advance. they also want to put a plan in place to prevent pregnant women from using the drug or likely to become pregnant. one of the big concerns, remember fen-phen, that drug back in the 90s caused a lot of controversy, lung problems, heart valve problems. one of the ingredients in fen-phen is also in qnexa so the fda wants to take a close look. the panel will make a decision. will take a vote. the full fda will make a final decision in april. >> thank you,...
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an necc spokesman said, we will review this report and will continue our cooperation with the fda. >> the fact that this has been occurring, it seems like under the noses of both the federal and state regulators is shocking. >> reporter: massachusetts regulators are under fire for rejecting a staff recommendation six years ago to reprimand the company and put it on probation after necc claimed that could put it out of business. the company was allowed to simply agree to change procedures. state officials say they are now reviewing the decision. the fda said it's authority over compounding farm sirs is limited, but it is committed to strengthant system to prevent future tragedies. lisa myers, nbc news, washington. >>> more bad news tonight for lance armstrong days after being stripped of seven tour de france titles for doping armstrong is being asked to return nearly $4 million in prize money for those victories from 1999 through 2005. the international cycling union says it won't award those titles to the second-place finishers due to the cloud of suspicion hanging over the sport in t
an necc spokesman said, we will review this report and will continue our cooperation with the fda. >> the fact that this has been occurring, it seems like under the noses of both the federal and state regulators is shocking. >> reporter: massachusetts regulators are under fire for rejecting a staff recommendation six years ago to reprimand the company and put it on probation after necc claimed that could put it out of business. the company was allowed to simply agree to change...
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. >> what's the message the fda is sending to the owners of this facility? >> essentially that this is totally unacceptable. you need to protect the public health and that's the reason we stepped in with the seizure yesterday. >> reporter: the state of california has already said it will consider recommending criminal charges after it confirmed details first reported on nbc bay area. these documents appear to show the company cleaned mouse droppings from the food products and resold the items to unknowing customers. product that was contaminated with mice feces was resold? >> mice feces, dead mice, urine, hairs, sift it out, repackage it. >> reporter: occasionally or all the time? >> all the time. >> reporter: do you have a problem with mice droppings in your facility? >> what. >> reporter: do you have a problem with mice droppings? infestation. i'd like to show you some pictures. it's really important you have a chance to talk about these, excuse me, sir. following that no comment last month the owners released a statement last week saying they plan to reop
. >> what's the message the fda is sending to the owners of this facility? >> essentially that this is totally unacceptable. you need to protect the public health and that's the reason we stepped in with the seizure yesterday. >> reporter: the state of california has already said it will consider recommending criminal charges after it confirmed details first reported on nbc bay area. these documents appear to show the company cleaned mouse droppings from the food products and...
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what's your message to the fda? >> our message to the fda is it's time to start setting a standard for arsenic in food. >> reporter: but the fda isn't ready to do it. matt lauer spoke with the commissioner on "today." >> why not set limits right now? >> rice is a varied diet. i'm a mom. and i recommend to my kids moderation in what they eat. >> reporter: and "consumer reports" has similar advice. eat rice in moderation. when you do, rinse it thoroughly, to wash off some of the arsenic. if you're a parent, feeding a baby rice cereal, limit it to once a week. >>> pollution never smelled so good. commercial char broilers, the ones most likely used at your favorite burger joint, emit twice the amount of pollution as diesel trucks. to put that into perspective. an 18-wheeler would have to drive 143 miles on the freeway to put out the same mass of particles. commercial cooking is the second-largest source of particulate air matter behind paved road dust. >>> a change-up at chick-fil-a. the restaurant will no longer fund g
what's your message to the fda? >> our message to the fda is it's time to start setting a standard for arsenic in food. >> reporter: but the fda isn't ready to do it. matt lauer spoke with the commissioner on "today." >> why not set limits right now? >> rice is a varied diet. i'm a mom. and i recommend to my kids moderation in what they eat. >> reporter: and "consumer reports" has similar advice. eat rice in moderation. when you do, rinse it...
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most scientists say it wouldn't be enough to reach the fda approval. but further studies show that it could help people with early alzheimer's disease. the drug is certainly not the cure that everybody wants, but for al krieger and millions with alzheimer's, it is one of the first hopeful outcomes as researchers battle this tough disease. robert bazell, nbc news. >>> and a story out of pennsylvania, on the eve of his sentencing on 45 counts of child sex abuse, the defiant former state coach, sandusky, saying he is innocent, is lashing out at his accusers, saying they were out for attention, financial gain and prestige, he also says the trial was unfair, and he will continue to fight for another chance. we'll have a report on the final sentencing tomorrow here on this broadcast. >>> and in venezuela, an unprecedented third term for social president hugo chavez, who won re-election even as he battled cancer. he won over many of his people by using his oil profits to help the poor and with free homes and other things in that society. many in this country
most scientists say it wouldn't be enough to reach the fda approval. but further studies show that it could help people with early alzheimer's disease. the drug is certainly not the cure that everybody wants, but for al krieger and millions with alzheimer's, it is one of the first hopeful outcomes as researchers battle this tough disease. robert bazell, nbc news. >>> and a story out of pennsylvania, on the eve of his sentencing on 45 counts of child sex abuse, the defiant former state...
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of course that data is filed with the fda. we think it is a good model. >> "nature" magazine had an article today. prosthetic retina helps restore sight in mice. is this the kind of thing you would measure, whether it restores sight? >> yes. you know, if we had animal models, the animal models available to do it we could set up assays for the client to help with the process, sure. increasingly, lab animal models will be -- provide better information to the drug industry as to whether the drugs will work or not in man, particularly as the models get more sophisticated. >> okay, now one of your specialties is oncology. i have to believe that this is one where we have seen a lot of oncology drugs fail because someone dies or gets hurt. is your goal to try to figure out whether it's so toxic at the beginning it's not even worth pursuing? >> that's part of it. our goal is to tell them whether it's toxic or not effective. then of course it's a long process with a lot of nuances which we can help through to the point where they get i
of course that data is filed with the fda. we think it is a good model. >> "nature" magazine had an article today. prosthetic retina helps restore sight in mice. is this the kind of thing you would measure, whether it restores sight? >> yes. you know, if we had animal models, the animal models available to do it we could set up assays for the client to help with the process, sure. increasingly, lab animal models will be -- provide better information to the drug industry as...
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the fda says it doesn't consider the levels unsafe because it doesn't actually get consumed, but some consumer groups are protesting saying the fda should set limits on how much lead is allowed in cosmetics in the first place. we've put the entire list of all the brands and the test results on our website, nbcnightlynews.com. >>> up next here this evening, the couple whose love story led to a big change in american law and life. >>> on this valentine's day 2012 a lot of young people coming up might not be able to fathom what happened to one couple in the 1950s. their interracial marriage was considered illegal and they were banished from their home state. now more than 50 years later, their name is forever attached to a big supreme court case and their landmark love story is being told. our report tonight from nbc's rehema ellis. >> reporter: for richard and mildred, it was love at first sight, but it was also a crime when they married 54 years ago and they wanted to live in virginia. they were arrested at home in the middle of the night. >> they asked richard who was that woman he wa
the fda says it doesn't consider the levels unsafe because it doesn't actually get consumed, but some consumer groups are protesting saying the fda should set limits on how much lead is allowed in cosmetics in the first place. we've put the entire list of all the brands and the test results on our website, nbcnightlynews.com. >>> up next here this evening, the couple whose love story led to a big change in american law and life. >>> on this valentine's day 2012 a lot of young...
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and the fda says it is early to draw any conclusions. while the labels on the drinks don't say how much caffeine is inside, the company says it is about the same as a cup of premium coffee. >> caffeine is not a bad thing, except in very large quantities, actually helpful in a lot of areas. >> reporter: a caffeine boost may be safe in a lot of adults. but cardiologists say a small percentage of adults and kids with known or unknown pre-existing conditions could be at risk >> under the right or wrong circumstances, certain people with these conditions might have incidents of arrythmias that could be dangerous, in association with a high dose of caffeine. >> reporter: just last month, the fda says it is looking at whether or not five other deaths could be linked to monster energy drinks. they insist their drinks are safe and not responsible for any deaths. because these drinks are sold as diet drinks and not colas, they are not required to list their caffeine amounts. or all their ingredients now, congress is looking to change that law. tom
and the fda says it is early to draw any conclusions. while the labels on the drinks don't say how much caffeine is inside, the company says it is about the same as a cup of premium coffee. >> caffeine is not a bad thing, except in very large quantities, actually helpful in a lot of areas. >> reporter: a caffeine boost may be safe in a lot of adults. but cardiologists say a small percentage of adults and kids with known or unknown pre-existing conditions could be at risk >>...
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odwalla notified the fda and is working with the fda to investigate the cause of the allergic reactions. >> my concern is that they're getting a reaction, has to be an ingredient. peanuts. tree nuts. can cause allergic reactions, severe death like my son who died from eating a dessert. and even a trace amount of peanuts can cause a severe reaction for some patients. >> so, say, if a -- product was being produced in a plant that a worker had peanut residue on his hand and translated into the food that could be enough to cause a severe allergic reaction and very sensitized patient. >> reactions can include a drop in blood pressure and swelling of the throat. she says labels offer guidelines but not a guarantee products are not free. which is why it is important, patients who know they have severe allergies make sure they always carry their epi pen with them. the odwalla chocolate protein monster drink being recalled, had an enjoy date by may 23, 2012 or earlier. no other odwalla drinks are part of this voluntary recall. >> good to know, thank you. well a proposal for massive housing devel
odwalla notified the fda and is working with the fda to investigate the cause of the allergic reactions. >> my concern is that they're getting a reaction, has to be an ingredient. peanuts. tree nuts. can cause allergic reactions, severe death like my son who died from eating a dessert. and even a trace amount of peanuts can cause a severe reaction for some patients. >> so, say, if a -- product was being produced in a plant that a worker had peanut residue on his hand and translated...
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last summer the fda announced new rules that they can no longer be labeled waterproof, sweatproof, or sun block or providing all day protection. the deadline to make the change is being pushed back six months. the fda says without the extension there would be mislabeled products or even sunscreen shortages. >>> there is another case of flesh eating bacteria. a south carolina mother contracted the disease from bacteria. >> she would just get worse and worse and worse like every minute. it's like she was going down. >> a spot on her leg started out the size of a palm and grew to the size of a sheet of paper. no one knows how she contracted the bacteria. her last surgery went well and the bacteria did not seem to spread. friends and family are now helping to care for her twins. earlier this month, this 24-year-old student from georgia attracted the bacteria after falling from a home-made zip line. she lost a leg anday lose her fingers, too. brian williams will have more on the story coming up in 15 minutes. >>> surely you heard all about the buzz, the countdown to the facebook ipo contin
last summer the fda announced new rules that they can no longer be labeled waterproof, sweatproof, or sun block or providing all day protection. the deadline to make the change is being pushed back six months. the fda says without the extension there would be mislabeled products or even sunscreen shortages. >>> there is another case of flesh eating bacteria. a south carolina mother contracted the disease from bacteria. >> she would just get worse and worse and worse like every...
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the fda is expected to give final approval in months. r.a. afflicts three times as many women as men. >> at the beginning, getting used to the medication was hard. it has some side effects. >> in the past, many patients were left severely disabled. then biological drugs that target the specific causes of the disease, including embril and humira, came on the market, allowing many but not all patients to live normal lines. 30% to 40% of patients don't respond to the drugs currently available. the proposed new drug aims at a completely different target. the fda panel decided the dangers of the new drug, including an increased risk of lymphoma and elevated cholesterol were outweighed by the benefits. >> it would be very nice down the road to have another option for someone who has failed the other drugs. >> colin and thousands like him are hoping the new drug will relieve their agony. robert bazell, nbc news, new york. >>> still ahead as we continue along the way, a quiet epidemic. a concussion crisis involving girls who play soccer. >> and later
the fda is expected to give final approval in months. r.a. afflicts three times as many women as men. >> at the beginning, getting used to the medication was hard. it has some side effects. >> in the past, many patients were left severely disabled. then biological drugs that target the specific causes of the disease, including embril and humira, came on the market, allowing many but not all patients to live normal lines. 30% to 40% of patients don't respond to the drugs currently...
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i'm betting the fda smiles on this one. it's already received fast track designation to speed up the approval process. there's so much going on here. no other drug company i follow, biotech or otherwise, that robust an fda calendar for 2012. checklist item number two. are the end markets big enough? absolutely. the market for cancer drugs in the u.s. alone is currently worth $50 billion. and expanding rapidly. with blood cancers, celgene's specialty. three, can they stay competitive? it's very important for a drug company. the answer is yes. why? because the patent doesn't expire until 2019 and they may able to extend further to 2023 thanks to their patent on the drug's mechanism use. that should provide them with many new opportunities as the current crop of drugs matures in eight to ten years. we talk about these patent cliffs for so many drug companies and they're staring them in the face. celgene is miles away. is there any chance for dividends? i don't see a dividend in their future any time soon. last year they did sp
i'm betting the fda smiles on this one. it's already received fast track designation to speed up the approval process. there's so much going on here. no other drug company i follow, biotech or otherwise, that robust an fda calendar for 2012. checklist item number two. are the end markets big enough? absolutely. the market for cancer drugs in the u.s. alone is currently worth $50 billion. and expanding rapidly. with blood cancers, celgene's specialty. three, can they stay competitive? it's very...
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it means the fda is likely to approve polylidimide. the company is conducting nine phase two and three studies to expand the use of drugs. they increased more than a billion dollars in additional sales. cegene is getting no credit for the new drugs and new indications nor the reaffirmation of earnings power. remember, next week we get the june employment number. i expect it to be weak. that will bring more money for the celgenes of the world, not away from them. this is not a broken company. it's a broken stock with terrific management that's become way too cheap given its prospects. buy half now. as all the money managers knock it down even further tomorrow and buy the rest after celgene reports. after the break, i have another name for you. believe me, it's one you know. we'll answer the classic wall street conundrum as you pick among the rubble, broken company or broken stock? i'm judge, jury and executioner. stay with cramer. >> announcer: coming up, 20% off? this popular retailer stock took a bath when they reported, but cramer is
it means the fda is likely to approve polylidimide. the company is conducting nine phase two and three studies to expand the use of drugs. they increased more than a billion dollars in additional sales. cegene is getting no credit for the new drugs and new indications nor the reaffirmation of earnings power. remember, next week we get the june employment number. i expect it to be weak. that will bring more money for the celgenes of the world, not away from them. this is not a broken company....
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in april the fda ordered changes in the labeling of propecia to include a warning. but for kevin mally the warning wasn't enough. he took propecia for five months last year and experienced adverse side effects immediately. >> there were some warnings labels about the sexual side effects but they said it would occur in less than 2% of men. and the side effects would go away once i discontinued the drugs. i found out the hard way that that wasn't the case. >> here we have a medicine that is purely used for a cosmetic reason and that has a very serious risk. >> reporter: in a statement to nbc news, merck says it believes that a causal relationship between the use of propecia and continued sexual dysfunction after discontinuation of treatment has not been established. psychiatrists say this is not just a man's problem. >> when men are unable to perform in bed, oftentimes it really rattles the woman's confidence. they feel he's not attracted to her. >> reporter: now men like kevin mally must decide whether a full head of hair is worth the risk of sexual dysfunction. >> i
in april the fda ordered changes in the labeling of propecia to include a warning. but for kevin mally the warning wasn't enough. he took propecia for five months last year and experienced adverse side effects immediately. >> there were some warnings labels about the sexual side effects but they said it would occur in less than 2% of men. and the side effects would go away once i discontinued the drugs. i found out the hard way that that wasn't the case. >> here we have a medicine...
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the fda, people think it's backed up, it's got too much to do. i know it regulates a giant part of the economy. why is this organization somewhat akin to the sec? why doesn't the fda -- given how powerful they really are, tens of thousands of people working for it to try to approve as many drugs as possible that we need? >> it's perplexing because it's such an important agency for all of our health, not just drugs, but foods, drugs, cosmetics, everything. yet, we are in the process of passing the fifth user fee agreement. when we submit a new drug for fda to review, we write a very large check to the government. so they have the resources to review this drug to get it to patients on time. >> that's how it works. you think congress would allocate it because we want to be the world leader in drug development. one last question, next big thing in the pipeline that we should be looking for that i can expect you to come on the show if you get approval. anything? >> we have our own long-acting medicine for schizophrenia that goes under the code name of
the fda, people think it's backed up, it's got too much to do. i know it regulates a giant part of the economy. why is this organization somewhat akin to the sec? why doesn't the fda -- given how powerful they really are, tens of thousands of people working for it to try to approve as many drugs as possible that we need? >> it's perplexing because it's such an important agency for all of our health, not just drugs, but foods, drugs, cosmetics, everything. yet, we are in the process of...
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trevada were released in the fda report today. the pill was safe and effective in reducing the risk of hiv infection in high-risk people. the pill is already used to treat people who have hiv. an outside panel of experts will review fda documents on thursday to hpthecide i if the drug should be used as a prevent tiff treatment. we're back in a moment. stay with us. >>> what you food a salmonella outbreak is prompting a recall of sufficient ral brands. the pet owners have become infected just from handling the dry food. the outbreak was in a south carolina plant and warnings are going nationwide. some other companies are voluntarily recalling products including natural balance, kirkland's signature and apex. >>> another look at a fire burning right now at the blue star tire store. that's right on the antioch pittsburgh border near highway 4. i'm sure drivers can see the thick, black smoke. firefighters have taken a defensive mode for safety reasons and fortunately there are light winds and the flames are still burning and keep it h
trevada were released in the fda report today. the pill was safe and effective in reducing the risk of hiv infection in high-risk people. the pill is already used to treat people who have hiv. an outside panel of experts will review fda documents on thursday to hpthecide i if the drug should be used as a prevent tiff treatment. we're back in a moment. stay with us. >>> what you food a salmonella outbreak is prompting a recall of sufficient ral brands. the pet owners have become...
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they're looking for spinal cord injuries that receive fast track from the fda. it's a long way from hitting the market if it does. goldman sachs put a sell rating on the quarter. something i got to know more about but the future is so important to companies. on the other hand the main drug is quite promising, and that's why i want to talk with dr. ron cohen, founder and president and ceo of acord therapeutics. >> okay, sir. point blank. given all the multiple indications that it might be good for? >> well, we've projected that we'll do about 250 -- between 255 and $275 million in sales this year. we have not projected into future years. we believe that there's a long way to go. there are a lot of people with ms who have not yet tried the drug, and we believe that they should. >> how does that work? i would think if i had this terrible disease and i had trouble walking i had call my pharmacist or my doctor and say how do i get on impera? >> as you sashgs the drug does something that no other drug has done before, which is to improve a fundamental ability in peopl
they're looking for spinal cord injuries that receive fast track from the fda. it's a long way from hitting the market if it does. goldman sachs put a sell rating on the quarter. something i got to know more about but the future is so important to companies. on the other hand the main drug is quite promising, and that's why i want to talk with dr. ron cohen, founder and president and ceo of acord therapeutics. >> okay, sir. point blank. given all the multiple indications that it might be...
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the fda panel on wednesday will consider that after they make a decision on wednesday, the full fda will make a final decision we're told in april. that's the latest on capitol hill. >> thanks so much, tracie. >> 6:41. coming up 15 minutes of uninterrupted news including the latest from the scene of a deadly crash in san jose. find out what firefighters think caused this crash next in a live report. >> people traveling over tasat prngkend we'll look as gic prices. allergy congestion? allegra-d d-congests, d-pressurizes so you can breathe. a fast, non-drowsy antihistamine plus a powerful decongestant. allegra-d. d-fense against allergy congestion. is made with sweet cream, canola oil and salt. just three natural ingredients. what's in your spread ? >> welcome back everyone. it's 6:44. one of those days where it's starting cold but the rest of the week we have to look forward to. you said 70s, maybe 80s this week? >> maybe 80s. i know. it's still winter. but hey, we're going to get through today first. a lot of you don't have to work today so the coolest day of the week stay indoors, enjoy
the fda panel on wednesday will consider that after they make a decision on wednesday, the full fda will make a final decision we're told in april. that's the latest on capitol hill. >> thanks so much, tracie. >> 6:41. coming up 15 minutes of uninterrupted news including the latest from the scene of a deadly crash in san jose. find out what firefighters think caused this crash next in a live report. >> people traveling over tasat prngkend we'll look as gic prices. allergy...
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an fda panel has recommended approval for a drug that has been shown to be more than 90% effective at preventing hiv infection. the fda could approve it as early as next month. >>> the justice department filed suit against joe arpaio over discriminatory practices against latinos and a pattern of unlawful conduct by maricopa deputies. >>> controversy growing over the latest "time" magazine cover. highlighting a story on attachment parenting by showing a mother breastfeeding her three-year-old son. from questions of appropriateness to concerns of the child pictured, the cover may be censored on some newsstands. >>> a very rare calico lobster caught in maine is being donated to a science center. experts say the odds of an orange and yellow spotted crustacean could be 1 in 30 million. >>> in guatemala, mayan writings have shown calendars go to the year that is 3500, almost 1500 years farther in the future than others. so much for the predictions of the end of the world in december of 2012, never mind you have more time for the bucket list not to worry. >>> an early look how wall street wi
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the fda could decide by today on another prescription weight loss drug. brian mooar is live in washington to tell us more. good morning, brian. >> reporter: the drug, the fda had a chance to approve it a couple of years ago and took a pass. a panel looked at the results of several clinical trials and has found that the risks are outweighed by the benefits. this is a drug that according to the manufacturer can result in a 10% or better weight loss, so somebody does have a weight of around 200 pounds losing 20 pound could be a life saver. in addition there is a benefit for cardiovascular risk and diabetes. one of the down sides, there is a risk of birth defects so this will not be available for pregnant women. also a problem with increased heart rate but they found that also this drug brings down blood pressure so all in all, the fda panel that makes the recommendations to the full food and drug administration decided to give the thumbs up. the actual approval could come as early as today. >> interesting to see. thank you very much, brian. >> i'm always old
the fda could decide by today on another prescription weight loss drug. brian mooar is live in washington to tell us more. good morning, brian. >> reporter: the drug, the fda had a chance to approve it a couple of years ago and took a pass. a panel looked at the results of several clinical trials and has found that the risks are outweighed by the benefits. this is a drug that according to the manufacturer can result in a 10% or better weight loss, so somebody does have a weight of around...
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>> the fda taking the action after what it calls widespread contaminati contamination. the facility remains closed indefinitely. >> go deeper. >> federal investigators confirming they have found proof of a massive rodent infestation first reported by two whistle blowers talking to nbc bay area. >> this is san francisco herb natural food company from california. >> why are you sitting there now? >> as a person who can't bear this anymore. probably have to stop what they're doing, stop the process because this isn't right. >> we found gross conditions of rodent defiled products. >> first state, now federal investigators confirming. >> in this case we're talking about a warehouse that has live and dead rodents in the facility in product with rodent defiled many excreted pellets throughout the product. every pellet seemed to be contaminated. >> i'm going to have to ask you to leave. >> i wanted to get -- >> i'm going to ask you to leave right now. i'm going to ask you to leave right now. >> in the weeks after our report, the company had no comment until releasing a statemen
>> the fda taking the action after what it calls widespread contaminati contamination. the facility remains closed indefinitely. >> go deeper. >> federal investigators confirming they have found proof of a massive rodent infestation first reported by two whistle blowers talking to nbc bay area. >> this is san francisco herb natural food company from california. >> why are you sitting there now? >> as a person who can't bear this anymore. probably have to stop...
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the fda says the tests should be used as a screening tool. positive tests should be confirmed by a doctor. >>> scantily-clad starlets. they're the misrepresentations of women that girls are bombarded with every day in the media. jennifer newsome, the former first lady of san francisco, is tackling the issue in a documentary. the new mom has gone from actress to activist and proving she is not just a pretty face. and says your daughter shouldn't be one, either. >> the media is the message and the messenger. >> reporter: these are the images that sell. >> breast implants. did you have them or not? >> reporter: women at the top of their game say they're manufactured messages. selling women short. >> who's going to be taking care of your children? it's one of those questions i don't think a man has been asked. reducing women into youth, beauty and sexuality. >> getting hurt by the media. how long is it going to take for somebody to take a stand? >> i couldn't imagine raising a daughter, in particular, in a world that's so objectified. >> reporter
the fda says the tests should be used as a screening tool. positive tests should be confirmed by a doctor. >>> scantily-clad starlets. they're the misrepresentations of women that girls are bombarded with every day in the media. jennifer newsome, the former first lady of san francisco, is tackling the issue in a documentary. the new mom has gone from actress to activist and proving she is not just a pretty face. and says your daughter shouldn't be one, either. >> the media is the...
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the fda had rejected kunixa in the past over safety concerns. the drugmaker will have to conduct more tests and even if given final approval, it may take three years for the drug to appear on the market. >>> now here's an early look at how wall street kicks off the day. the dow opens at 12,938 after losing 27 points yesterday. the s&p was down 4 points with the nasdaq losing 15. taking a look at overseas trading this morning. in tokyo, the nikkei added 41 points. but in hong kong, the hang seng fell 168. >>> a day after the dow flirted with 13,000, caution kicked in for the first time in four days. banks led stocks lower on wednesday, as lingering worries about europe's economy and the details of greece's debt deal kept investors on the sidelines. after the markets closed shares of hewlett-packard fell after reporting revenue by low expectation as newly ceo meg whitman struggled to turn the pc maker around. dell is expecting a lower than expected revenue forecast. overseas, shares of mazda slid nearly 7% after announcing it plans to sell $2 bill
the fda had rejected kunixa in the past over safety concerns. the drugmaker will have to conduct more tests and even if given final approval, it may take three years for the drug to appear on the market. >>> now here's an early look at how wall street kicks off the day. the dow opens at 12,938 after losing 27 points yesterday. the s&p was down 4 points with the nasdaq losing 15. taking a look at overseas trading this morning. in tokyo, the nikkei added 41 points. but in hong kong,...
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because for them to go through the studies required for fda approval in the u.s. and marketing expenses it could cost hundreds of millions of dollars, more money than they could recoup from selling the low-priced drug here given it would have only three years of exclusivity. the economics don't make sense for me. that's good news for questcore. they're not all idiots. i looked it up and down. and the gel isn't the same. if someone did have a generic competition, remember, actar is approved for 19 different indications. anyone wanting to challenge them has to go through 19 clinical trials. that's a huge barrier for entry. i don't want to be hard on the shorts here. they bring attention to different situations. a lot of them are convinced it must be a scam. i can see where they are coming from, even if i think they're wrong. they bought the rights to the gel for $100,000 back in 2001. people think, come on, who would sell it to them? can't be worth much. they are expected to do $480 million in sales. the price they paid, they see the big sales force and assume actha
because for them to go through the studies required for fda approval in the u.s. and marketing expenses it could cost hundreds of millions of dollars, more money than they could recoup from selling the low-priced drug here given it would have only three years of exclusivity. the economics don't make sense for me. that's good news for questcore. they're not all idiots. i looked it up and down. and the gel isn't the same. if someone did have a generic competition, remember, actar is approved for...
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the fda says it is investigating three new cases, one, a possible case of meningitis that may be tied to a second steroid used for spinal injections, the other cases are rare fungal infections that could be tied to a heart surgery solution now the fda is urging doctors who gave any injectable product, drugs used in eye surgery or cardiac patients, to contact the cdc out of an abundance of caution. >>> thank you. >>> we have an update tonight on the 14-year-old pakistani girl who has become an inspiration to so many people around the world. she has been flown out of pakistan to a hospital in the uk for treatment, a week after she was shot by taliban gunmen because she pushed for education for young girls, her new hospital has experience in treating battlefield injuries among returning troops. >>> and perhaps you were one of many who watched yesterday, felix baumgartner jumped from space, 24 miles up, the first man to break the sound barrier, diving without aircraft. he landed on his feet, but not without scary moments on the way down and tonight, we're getting to see for the first time
the fda says it is investigating three new cases, one, a possible case of meningitis that may be tied to a second steroid used for spinal injections, the other cases are rare fungal infections that could be tied to a heart surgery solution now the fda is urging doctors who gave any injectable product, drugs used in eye surgery or cardiac patients, to contact the cdc out of an abundance of caution. >>> thank you. >>> we have an update tonight on the 14-year-old pakistani girl...
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the fda is sampling imported orange juice at the port. says it will block any juice that has these levels of fungicide in orange juice, helping to drive the prices higher. >>> tom costello, thanks. >>> now we turn to politics. last night we came to you from new hampshire where we witnessed mitt romney becoming the first nonincumbent republican candidate to win the new hampshire primary after winning the iowa caucuses. though not by much. he took the momentum in south carolina, where he is running into a buzzsaw of attacks from some of his rivals. last night was about a big second-place finish by ron paul who says he is nipping at romney's heels. ron mott is with us from spartanburg. good evening. >> reporter: good evening to you. south carolina is not for the political faint of heart. the punches here can be hard and painful. all indications suggest we'll see a lot of blows delivered over the next ten days. round three, south carolina. where front-runner mitt romney landed today into an atmosphere saturated by bare-knuckle politics. >> wh
the fda is sampling imported orange juice at the port. says it will block any juice that has these levels of fungicide in orange juice, helping to drive the prices higher. >>> tom costello, thanks. >>> now we turn to politics. last night we came to you from new hampshire where we witnessed mitt romney becoming the first nonincumbent republican candidate to win the new hampshire primary after winning the iowa caucuses. though not by much. he took the momentum in south carolina,...
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the fda is now considering whether to approve the widespread use of 3-d ultrasound. >> if we stop with the mammogram, i would have just gone home, telling you're okay for another year. >> lucky, she didn't stop with a mammogram. as part of a trial, she received this 3-d ultrasound and learned there was a tumor. it was detected by an automated ultrasou ultrasound. an advisory panel recently recommended the fda approve the breast ultrasound to be used in combination with mammograms in women who have dense breast tissue. 80% of women have dense breast, can which increases the risk of breast cancer and makes it tough for r radiologists to identify tumors. >> our clinical trials have shown more than 25% improvement in detecting cancers in women with dense breast tissue and these were missed with mammography. >> because dense tissue shows up white in a mammogram, radiologists say finding tumors is like looking for a polar bear in a snowstorm. take a look at the difference between a mammogram image and the 3-d ultrasound. here, it's clear that the white, dense tissue is hiding a lesion that c
the fda is now considering whether to approve the widespread use of 3-d ultrasound. >> if we stop with the mammogram, i would have just gone home, telling you're okay for another year. >> lucky, she didn't stop with a mammogram. as part of a trial, she received this 3-d ultrasound and learned there was a tumor. it was detected by an automated ultrasou ultrasound. an advisory panel recently recommended the fda approve the breast ultrasound to be used in combination with mammograms in...
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. >>> in health matters, the fda is investigating a possible link between five hour energy shots and more than a dozen deaths. there is no evidence the caffeinated drinks caused any of the deaths or injuries, but an investigation is happening right now. the company says it is taking the reports very seriously. just last month the fda announced it was investigating five deaths related to monster energy drinks. >>> happy new year, today marks the high holiday for seafood lovers. the opening of crab season. the docks on fishermen's wharf were buzzing. the crabs were hardly unloaded before they were trucked off to seafood suppliers across our state. fishermen were on strike over a pay dispute this time last year. this year, no problems. processors agreed to pay them a higher rate of $3 a pound which means a higher rate of prices for we the consumers. >> it looks very fresh and delicious. >>> triple the pleasure in a big way. >>> a sacramento couple became instant celebrities when they had the world's largest triplets. brittany and jason dean drew chuckles from reporters they confessed th
. >>> in health matters, the fda is investigating a possible link between five hour energy shots and more than a dozen deaths. there is no evidence the caffeinated drinks caused any of the deaths or injuries, but an investigation is happening right now. the company says it is taking the reports very seriously. just last month the fda announced it was investigating five deaths related to monster energy drinks. >>> happy new year, today marks the high holiday for seafood lovers....
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alone. >> reporter: now, an advisory panel is rerming the fda approve the ultrasound. women like diana va that can ben flit from a second, more throwing look for tumors. >>> let's bring in our chief meteorologist, jeff ranieri. do we see umbrellas? >> oh, yes. a lot of slick roadways and sidewalks. plenty of activity moving up, giving it a tropical feel outside of the bay area. in the south bay, you can see it is still wet out here this hour, out at the caesar chavez park. it's very quiet. let's bring you back to the radar. we'll take you where we're finding isolated showers. so, it's mainly across east pleasanton. that's the nature of what we find for the next four hours before we get another round of rain moving from. from st. martin to gilroy, isolated showers impacting you. nothing too heavy at this hour, compared to what we had earlier tonight. 61 in sunnyvale. 59 in napa. temperatures have dropped. but not too much from the daytime highs today. for tomorrow, a few spotty showers throughout the morning. by thursday, a little cooler for the afternoon hours. this we
alone. >> reporter: now, an advisory panel is rerming the fda approve the ultrasound. women like diana va that can ben flit from a second, more throwing look for tumors. >>> let's bring in our chief meteorologist, jeff ranieri. do we see umbrellas? >> oh, yes. a lot of slick roadways and sidewalks. plenty of activity moving up, giving it a tropical feel outside of the bay area. in the south bay, you can see it is still wet out here this hour, out at the caesar chavez park....